117 manufacturing jobs found in Solihull

Are you an Automotive Manufacturing Engineer with a background within Assembly Process, seeking a new challenge? Expleo are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, to support one of our leading automotive clients, based in Birmingham on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity supporting designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes for assembling component parts and sub-assemblies required for a finished product Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer: * Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles. * Feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements - Design for Assembly (DFA). * Build process strategy for manufacturing. * Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing. * Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing. * Process Capability of all processes and equipment, including Dimensional Management applications. * Quality Planning...

We are currently recruiting Production Operatives to join a busy and well-established manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role offering long-term opportunities within a fast-paced production setting. If you have experience in manufacturing, machine operating or assembly work we would love to hear from you. Working Hours Day Shift: Monday to Friday The Role As a Production Operative, your duties may include: * Operating and monitoring CNC and production machinery * Loading materials into pre-set machines * Cutting, assembling and preparing products to specification * Fitting components and completing basic assembly tasks * Monitoring machine cycles to ensure safe and accurate operation * Quality checking finished goods * Order picking and preparing goods for despatch * Labelling, wrapping, banding and palletising products * Maintaining a clean and safe working environment This is a...

Manufacturing Operative - Cheltenham Salary: Competitive Hours: Full-Time Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00 Type: Temp to Perm Why Join Us? This is an exceptionally exciting time to join a company that is growing extremely rapidly and operating at the forefront of a unique and impressive business model. You'll be joining right at the start of this growth journey, with real opportunities to progress as the company expands. The team is close-knit, supportive, and family-oriented, where everyone's contribution genuinely matters. If you're looking for more than just a job - a role where you can build a long-term career, develop new skills, and be part of something special - this is the opportunity for you. About the Role An excellent opportunity exists to join a fast-growing manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Operative based in Cheltenham. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, working from plans, and playing a key part in producing high-quality...

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Operative in Wellingborough! We're on the lookout for enthusiastic Manufacturing Machine Operatives to join our vibrant team in Wellingborough! If you have a passion for hands-on work, and a desire to contribute to an innovative production environment, with great attention to details and pride in what you do, we want to hear from you! This role is temporary to permanent after 12 weeks of service offering a pay rate of £16.03 per hour on a rotating shift pattern of 6am until 2pm and 2pm until 10pm. What You'll Do: As a Manufacturing Operative, you'll play a vital role in our production process. Your responsibilities will include: Operating machinery and equipment with precision and care Assisting in assembly line processes to ensure efficient production Quality checking products to maintain our high standards Collaborating with team members to meet production targets Following health and safety protocols to create a safe work environment Why...

We are presently looking to recruit an Account Manager for a Midlands based Automotive Supplier. The Account Manager will be responsible for all commercial activities across key automotive OEM’s, and will also have responsibility for generating quotations as well as engineering changes through the development phase through to launch. The successful Account Manager will be acting as the primary interface with the customer and therefore automotive experience is essential. Main responsibilities will include the following: *Maintain existing business and win new business within a specified Customer area. *Maximize profitability through negotiation with Customers, Purchasing and Engineering Departments. *Support Program Management with professional commercial liaison with Customer contacts to ensure all commercial issues are resolved prior to launch *Grow and maintain successful relationships with customers, decision makers and influencers Ideally, candidates will have previous...

Job title: MIG welder Location: Peterlee, County Durham (travel & accommodation expenses) Job type: Contract 6 months Salary: £19.55 - £39.10 per hour Are you a skilled Welder based outside of Peterlee, County Durham? At Caterpillar, we believe the best talent shouldn't be limited by a commute. That's why we've launched a comprehensive travel and accommodation support package to help you join our award-winning site in Peterlee, wherever you are based. If you live further afield, you can access: Mileage support (40+ Miles): If your commute is over 40 miles, we will pay your mileage for every mile outside of that 40-mile radius (paid at the HMRC rate of £0.45 per mile). Accommodation allowance: If you live over 60 miles away and a daily commute isn't reasonable, we offer an Accommodation Grant of £50 per night to help cover your stay. Long-distance mileage: For those traveling over 60 miles, we still provide the mileage support for everything outside of your first 40...

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to lead and manage all aspects of a busy manufacturing operation. You will be responsible for safety, quality, production output, cost control, delivery performance, and team development. You will take ownership of operational priorities, drive continuous improvement, and ensure production targets are met efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Lead Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance, including Zero Harm initiatives Drive quality standards through Zero Defects programs and process controls Plan and manage production throughput to meet schedules and customer requirements Oversee staffing levels, training, performance management, and absence Manage departmental budgets, labour costs, and daily production plans Implement Lean / Six Sigma tools to improve productivity and reduce waste Motivate and develop Team Leaders and Operators Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, HR, and Planning teams to meet...

Location: Minworth, West Midlands Contract: Temporary Shift Pattern: Afternoon Shift – Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm Pay: £12.71/hr | Overtime: £16.32/hr (after 37.5 hours) About the Role: We are recruiting Production Operatives to join a high-performing team at our Minworth site. Working across a variety of manual and automated production lines, you will help meet production volume and quality targets while following strict Health & Safety and Quality standards. Key Responsibilities: * Follow all company Health, Safety, and Quality regulations, including Safe Systems of Work and Standard Operating Procedures * Understand and follow customer packaging specifications * Support production efficiency to meet hourly and daily targets * Follow guidance from your Line Leader for production processes * Ensure compliance with internal and external hygiene audits * Adhere to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and clean-as-you-go standards * Assist in the...

The Role Translate projected forecasts, incoming volume, and work scopes into a production plan with a time-phased schedule. Manage the logistics of materials and inventory for production cell. Assemble schedule reporting regarding the shipment plan, the inventory plan, and the production plan. Identify current planned level of demand and create tactical production plans to meet the identified customer demand. Manage load levelling and bottleneck scheduling and utilize theory of constraints (TOC) for more accurate scheduling. Analyse production floor status through input/output control reporting. Schedule supply based on the product mix and provide accurate commitment dates to customer service team across multiple product lines. Calculates and maintains PTP levels, lead-time, and replenishment strategies.  Responsibilities  The creation of production plans for Flexo and Extrusion Machines and Assembly Department Works order release and placing orders with external suppliers...

Production Operative/Counterbalnce Driver – Coventry Interaction is offering the opportunity to join an established, small and successful team in Coventry. They have been running for over 35 years and are the UK’s leaders in their field.  Summary Production Operative/Counterbalance Driver Coventry £14 to £16 p/hour – depending on experience Permanent, following a successful trial period Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:30 with 1 hour lunch (40 hours per week). Duties This will be a ‘hands on’ role within the production department. As such, you must be physically fit to undertake these duties. You will be covering various sections, depending on the needs of the business, working within a team to meet daily targets. It is also essential that you hold an accredited counterbalance forklift licence. Requirements Accredited Counterbalance licence A reasonable level of fitness The ability to work independently and within a team Who we are Interaction Recruitment have specialist...

Facilities Maintenance Engineer Day Shift - 40 hours per work Monday to Friday Equivalent Salary rate of £53.5k per annum 6 Month Contract Role Overview: We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to join our client in Coventry. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the safe operation of electrical systems, and ancillary equipment across the facility. This role is critical to supporting production and site operations by minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: * Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, plumbing networks, and ancillary equipment. * Diagnose and repair faults on electrical circuits, control panels, pumps, valves, and other facility infrastructure. * Maintain plumbing systems including water supply, drainage, and heating systems. * Support HVAC, compressed air, and other site utilities as required....

Role: Production Operative with Counterbalance FLT Licence Location: Coventry Salary: £18.27 per hour / £38,004.00 per annum when permanent Contract Type: Temp to Perm Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm Empowered Personnel is currently recruiting a skilled Production Operative with a Counterbalance Forklift Licence to join a busy manufacturing business in Coventry. This is a physically active and varied position, playing a key role in the daily production and finishing of bespoke products. As a Production Operative with an FLT Counterbalance Licence, you will work closely with the production team to support smooth operations across multiple stages of the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will be dependable, safety focused, and comfortable working in a busy, fast paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are essential. Production Operative with a Counterbalance Forklift Licence Key Responsibilities: • Operating a Counterbalance Forklift...

Layout Engineer Near Coventry Contract Role | On-site - 5 days per week We are currently seeking an experienced Layout Engineer to support site-based automation and continuous improvement activities at our facility. This is a hands-on, on-site contract role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the shop floor and proactively resolving layout and deployment challenges. The contract rate is open, and we are evaluating candidates based on experience and rate expectations. Contract duration: 3-6 months Role Overview The successful candidate will play a key role in facility layout development, with a strong focus on AGV route control and updates. This position requires someone practical and adaptable, capable of manually taking measurements on site and acting as a general all-rounder to support deployment and layout-related needs. Key Responsibilities Create, update, and manage 2D CAD facility layouts to support automation initiatives and continuous improvement projects...

Apply today to work as a General Support Operative for our client one of the biggest snacks manufacturing sites in the UK, producing several well-known brands. Staffline is recruiting General Support Operatives in Coventry. This is an ongoing position! The rate of pay is £13.10 per hour. This is a full-time role working on a rotating shift pattern, 4 days on 4 days off, 4 nights on 4 days off. The hours of work are: - 6am to 6pm - 6pm to 6am Paid lunch breaks after 12 weeks Your Time at Work As a General Support Operative you will be responsible for: - Ensuring that machines are being operated in safe manner - Communicating with management on operational efficiencies and productivity on the production lines. - Operating the production line, ensuring that quality control and food safety is a priority. - Managing a team of general support operatives in your area of work. - Completing the relevant checks and paperwork for the products in production and...

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join a well-established and busy manufacturing site based in Oldbury You must have steel industry experience to be considered This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking a stable, full-time role with the potential to secure a permanent contract. Job Details Location: Dudley Pay Rate: £13.35ph Contract: Temp to Perm Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts (Monday to Friday): 6:00am - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 6:00am ⚠️ Candidates must be able to work all three rotating shift patterns. Key Responsibilities Safely handling and moving steel tube bundles within the warehouse Operating overhead cranes and lifting equipment Loading and unloading deliveries and outgoing orders Picking, preparing, and dispatching customer orders Carrying out quality checks on products before storage and dispatch Labelling and tracking stock accurately Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working...

Temporary HR Administrator, Oldbury £14-15 per hour Ongoing ( 3 - 6 months) Our manufacturing client based in Oldbury is seeking an HR Administrator to join their team immediately, providing confidential support within a small HR function. In this role, you will handle sensitive information with discretion, manage filing systems, carry out computer based tasks, and support the team with a range of ad hoc administrative duties. If you are available to start right away, have good administration experience and can commit to an ongoing temporary assignment, we would be delighted to hear from you

Job Title: Administration Assistant Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, 6-9 month Fixed Term Contract and onsite Salary: £25,500 to £27,000 per annum ​ About the role Be the person who keeps everything running smoothly. We’re looking for an Administration Assistant to play a key role in supporting VSSS site operations during a busy period of delivery. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll work closely with senior team members, helping remove administrative pressure so they can focus on programme delivery. This fixed-term opportunity offers great exposure to a live operational environment giving you the chance to build your organisational, coordination and stakeholder management skills while working at the centre of site activity. If you enjoy variety, take pride in being organised, and like being the person others rely on, this could be the perfect role for you. ​​ What you’ll get in return At NP Aerospace,...

Job Title: Vehicle Technical Advisor – Military Vehicles Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, 6 month Contract and onsite (6 months, long term sickness cover) Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum FTC Please note: internally, this role is titled Technical Representative About the role We’re looking for a Technical Representative to support the delivery of the PMETS (Protected Mobility Engineering Technical Support) contract and provide expert vehicle support to the UK Ministry of Defence. ​ This is a 6-month fixed-term role covering a period of long-term sickness within the team, supporting ongoing operational requirements across the protected mobility fleet. ​ In this role, you’ll act as a technical authority for several of the UK’s protected mobility platforms, including Mastiff, Ridgeback, Wolfhound, Foxhound, Jackal and Coyote. You’ll work directly with MOD personnel, maintainers and users across the UK, helping...

Job Title: Assistant Vehicle Technician – Military Vehicle Systems Location: Coventry CV6 Vacancy Type: Full-time, Temporary Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour + Discretionary Bonus ​ About the role ​ Support the build of vehicles that protect lives. ​ We’re looking for Assistant Vehicle Technicians to support the assembly and refurbishment of specialist military vehicles at our Coventry facility. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work alongside experienced technicians and engineers, helping deliver complex vehicle integration projects for defence customers around the world. ​ This opportunity is being advertised in anticipation of upcoming project demands across our vehicle programmes. If you enjoy practical mechanical work and want to develop your skills in a specialist defence manufacturing environment, this role offers an excellent pathway into full Vehicle Technician positions. ​ What you’ll get in return ​ At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we...

Job Title: Vehicle Technician – Military Vehicle Systems Location: Coventry CV6 Vacancy Type: Full-time, Temp/Contract (6 months with potential extensions). Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Salary: £19 per hour (Fixed-Term Contract with benefits) Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. ​ Build vehicles that save lives. NP Aerospace is assembling a team of skilled Vehicle Technicians to support high-priority defence programmes at our Coventry facility. This is an opportunity to work at the sharp edge of military vehicle integration — where precision, quality, and purpose come together. We are hiring multiple Vehicle Technicians to join our production teams immediately. These fixed-term roles offer meaningful, hands-on work with the potential for extension as programmes evolve. ​ Why join NP Aerospace? NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour systems and vehicle integration. From ballistic helmets to...